EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM EISEP | DUTCHESS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Information and Referral on home care options and long term care information. Case Management, screening, assessment, care planning, determining eligibility for program subsidies, arranging and authorizing service delivery, services follow-up and monitoring. In-Home Services including housekeeping and chores, homemaking and personal care Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) units, which assist people to live active, independent lives by linking them to year-round assistance 24 hours a day. A PERS unit can be used for fire, police, and medical emergencies. Social Adult Daycare Services (SADS), a planned program of activities in a professional care setting designed for older adults who require supervised care during the day.
Physical Address
114 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Voice
Fax
845-486-2571
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Website
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined through an assessment of an individual’s situation, needs and financial eligibility. The assessment is conducted, in the individual’s home, by an EISEP Case Manager.
Agency info
DUTCHESS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (DCOFA)
Office for the aging offers an array of community based services to the elderly in an effort to promote independence, dignity and quality of life. Provides transportation, legal services, adult day care, caregiver and in-home support, emergency response systems, health promotion, and a long term care ombudsman program.